Good Morning Friends, Pentecost is next Sunday and that brings us back to basics (brothers and sisters in Christ's service) and to the theology of the Holy Spirit. You see, there is a theology of place that needs to come alive in institutions of learning and especially the church…a Spirit that both takes a sense … Continue reading Are You An Advocate for A Better Understanding of the Holy Spirit’s Peace?
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How Does Forgiveness Of Our Sins Reconcile Us To God And Redeem Us To Glorify God?
Good Morning Friends, Acts of faith are often viewed as being less rational and sound than cold analytical actions.That is why many like the idea of works. But what I am telling you is that Jesus presents the most common-sense way of living that exists, and it is born not out of madness but reason … Continue reading How Does Forgiveness Of Our Sins Reconcile Us To God And Redeem Us To Glorify God?
Do We Go Or Let Go?
Good Morning Friends, One of the great challenges of witnessing is knowing when to move on. There will be some people that simply will not listen no matter what we say to them or what efforts we take to be an effective witness. Timothy for example was circumcised as an adult to better witness to Jews. That really showed his … Continue reading Do We Go Or Let Go?
Just How Many Burdens Can We Carry On The Journey Of Evangelism?
Good Morning Friends, Traveling as a child, some things were too heavy to lift, so I was content that my parents picked up the weight of the luggage. But now as I have matured, I can bear a greater load. The same is true for our emotional and spiritual burdens as well as physical ones. … Continue reading Just How Many Burdens Can We Carry On The Journey Of Evangelism?
What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith?
Good Morning Friends, We never know what is going to happen when the Lord is at work helping us to feel and perceive something that first requires faith. It all unfolds on the journey one step at a time. We can be convinced of what is going to happen, but the Word of God shows … Continue reading What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith?
What Opens You To An Everlasting Love?
Good Morning Friends, That gift and spark that makes a relationship alive in the personality of Jesus is indeed powerful. I think we get a picture of this happening in the story of Lydia and Paul when truth is revealed in the sharing of the Gospel. Here we learn about love and the work of … Continue reading What Opens You To An Everlasting Love?
What Are The Saints Focusing On?
Good Morning Friends, Today we continue to explore phrases in the Apostle’s Creed, an extra Biblical creed, yet rooted in God’s word and of practical use for people in the church today. Much of it sounds like components of the letters attributed to Paul, which included creeds, one of which is included in the scripture verses … Continue reading What Are The Saints Focusing On?
How Do We Build On A True Friendship With Jesus?
Good Morning Friends, Jesus tells us that we are his friends, and I call you a friend, but I doubt that everyone grasps what this means in extending the faith. Jesus does not call us acquaintances. There is not a desire for a transactional relationship and sales job when it comes to the Bible … Continue reading How Do We Build On A True Friendship With Jesus?
Is Our Application Of Religion Still Too Heavy A Burden?
Good Morning Friends, Religion is based on the Good Book which is a Spiritual Sword that when balanced and well weighted can be welded with skill and attentiveness to our surroundings. But we must be yoked to Jesus to do anything of value. That is why to be effective in evangelism and mission, loving God, … Continue reading Is Our Application Of Religion Still Too Heavy A Burden?
Are We Connected To Christ In A Way To Produce Fruit? Good Morning Friends, Today’s devotional is about a theology of place and purpose. It is about having the right kind of seed, sowing the seed with love, and preparing the soil for planting and helping the seed to grow. But it is also about having a heart … Continue reading
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